Fall and Autumn Craft Ideas

 

🍁 5 Fun Fall Crafts for Kids

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with some creative, kid-friendly crafts that celebrate the magic of autumn. Whether you're looking for quick afternoon activities, classroom inspiration, or memory-making moments at home, these five fall-themed projects are simple, seasonal, and packed with charm.

From leafy handprint keepsakes to pumpkin-painted story stones, each craft is designed to spark imagination without the mess or stress. Most use materials you already have on hand—think construction paper, glue sticks, and a few fallen leaves from the yard.

Ready to dive in? Scroll down for step-by-step instructions, realistic visuals, and easy setup tips for each project. Let’s make this fall a season of creativity, connection, and cozy little masterpieces.


Leaf Handprint Art

Supplies:

  • Construction paper
  • Real or artificial leaves
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Markers or crayons

How to Do It:

  1. Trace your child’s hand on construction paper and cut it out.
  2. Glue leaves around the fingers to create a fall-themed collage.
  3. Decorate with markers or crayons—add a name and date to make it a keepsake.
  4. Optional: Mount on cardstock or frame for display.

 

Fingerprint Fall Tree

Supplies:

  • White cardstock
  • Brown marker or paint
  • Paint in fall colors (red, orange, yellow, brown)
  • Paper plate or paint tray

How to Do It:

  1. Draw or paint a tree trunk and branches on the cardstock.
  2. Dip fingertips into paint and press onto branches to create leaves.
  3. Let dry and display on the fridge or in a fall-themed gallery wall.

 

Leaf Hedgehog Craft

Supplies:

  • Printable hedgehog template or brown cardstock
  • Real or paper leaves
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes
  • Pom-pom or button for nose

How to Do It:

  1. Cut out a hedgehog shape or print a template.
  2. Glue leaves onto the back to create the “spikes.”
  3. Add googly eyes and a pom-pom nose.
  4. Let dry and hang up or use as a fall table decoration.

 

Fall Leaf Suncatcher

Supplies:

  • Contact paper
  • Tissue paper in fall colors or pressed leaves
  • Scissors
  • String or tape for hanging

How to Do It:

  1. Cut two equal-sized pieces of contact paper.
  2. Peel the backing off one and place tissue paper or leaves on the sticky side.
  3. Cover with the second piece of contact paper.
  4. Cut into leaf shapes or circles and hang in a sunny window.

 

Pumpkin Patch Story Stones

Supplies:

  • Smooth stones
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrushes

How to Do It:

  1. Wash and dry stones.
  2. Paint pumpkins, leaves, and fall icons on each stone.
  3. Let dry and seal with a clear coat if desired.
  4. Use for storytelling, sorting games, or sensory bins. OR place them in the garden or around your neighborhood.

 



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